Dexamet 5 mg/ml (IM/IV Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 11.00 (10's pack: ৳ 110.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone |
| Company | Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Dexamethasone Tablet
- Dexamethasone Injection
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- Synthetic glucocorticoid for controlling severe or incapacitating allergic conditions, collagen diseases, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, neoplastic diseases, nervous system diseases, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, rheumatic disorders, miscellaneous diseases
Color Options
- White
Dosage Form
- Tablet
- Injection
Dosage Range
- 1 mg to 10 mg for adults
- 0.03-0.20 mg/kg body weight for children
- 0.05-0.20 mg/kg body weight for systemic therapy in adults
- 2-4 mg for intra-articular use
- 0.8-1 mg in small joints for intrabursal use
Route of Administration
- Oral
- Intravenous
- Intramuscular
- Local
Pharmacology
Decreases inflammation by inhibiting leukocyte migration and reversing increased capillary permeability, suppresses normal immune response
Interaction
- Diuretics
- Cardiac glycosides
- Antidiabetics
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Oral anticoagulants
- Liver enzyme-inducing drugs
- Salicylates
- Antacids
Contraindications
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Systemic and ophthalmic fungal infections
- Viral infections
- Glaucoma
- Hypersensitivity to corticosteroids
Side Effects
- Cushing-like syndrome
- Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
- Musculoskeletal effects
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Dermatological effects
- Central Nervous System effects
- Ophthalmic effects
- Immunosuppressive effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
Category C, potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus, glucocorticoids in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Use lowest possible dose
- Use with caution in heart failure, hypertension, and renal insufficiency
- Minimize drug-induced secondary adrenocortical insufficiency
- Use with caution in gastrointestinal conditions
- Consider osteoporosis risk
- Monitor for myopathy and neuropsychiatric effects
Pediatric Uses
Titrate to lowest effective dose
Overdose Effects
Treat with supportive and symptomatic therapy
Storage Conditions
- For tablet: cool, dry place, protected from light & moisture
- For injection: store below 30°C, protected from light, do not freeze